Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1227 EAT on Thursday 10 2026 The succession dispute in Tooro has deepened after Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale publicly rejected the selection of Prince Desmond Kijanangoma as the kingdom’s next monarch. Kijanangoma was on Wednesday announced as the king-elect, succeeding the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi…
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Uganda’s Cancer Burden Grows as 278 Patients Seek Care Daily
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1143 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 Some patients come seeking a diagnosis, while others return for chemotherapy, laboratory tests, blood transfusions or specialist care. Behind every visit is a patient and a family grappling with an illness that is increasingly putting Uganda’s health system to the test….
Promoter Blockboy: From Businessman to Music Distribution Force Helping Ugandan Artists Get Airplay
By Ssentamu Derick Peterson at 1443 EAT On Monday 7 September 2026 Kampala — In Uganda’s competitive music industry, releasing a song is only the beginning. For many artists, the bigger challenge is getting that music into the hands of listeners. That is where Nyanzi Martin Luther, popularly known as Promoter Blockboy, has found his…
Tokayev Appoints Longtime Adviser as Kazakhstan’s Vice President
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1519 EAT on Monday 31 August 2026 Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed his longtime adviser, Erlan Karin, as vice president, a new position created under a constitution adopted earlier this year. The appointment, announced Monday, makes Karin, who has served as one of Tokayev’s top aides since…
Religious Leaders Gather in Kampala for Conference on Empowerment and Community Support
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2013 EAT on Monday 24 August 2026 Religious leaders from Uganda and across East Africa, alongside international guests, gathered for a conference focused on faith, service and supporting vulnerable communities. Dr. Ernest Kivumbi Benjamin welcomed Dr. Michelle Corral to the conference. In his remarks, Dr. Kivumbi said the Vice…
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES OF UGANDA
By HICGI News Agency at 1247 EAT on Friday 21 August 2026 Instead of Relocating the City, Invest in a National Railway Network to Decongest Kampala and Promote Balanced Development The debate over relocating Uganda’s capital from Kampala to Nakasongola has resurfaced, driven by concerns over congestion, the rising cost of living, overstretched infrastructure and…
Syria Rules Out Plans for Turkish Military Presence
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1436 EAT on Thursday 20th August 2026 Syria has no plans to establish a Turkish military presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase, which was attacked by Israel earlier this week, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has said. Speaking to US news outlet Axios on Wednesday, al-Shaibani said Turkish military officials…
Oil Prices Climb as Iran’s Demands Raise Strait of Hormuz Concerns
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1146 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 Oil prices are rising as Iran’s latest demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz dim hopes for a return to stability in global energy markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by more than 1 per cent on Monday after Tehran…
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